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Introduction to retrieval-augmented generation concepts

Overview

Learn how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) grounds generative AI responses in relevant information.

Syllabus 8

  1. Introduction 5 minutes
  2. Understand retrieval-augmented generation 5 minutes
  3. Prepare data for retrieval 5 minutes
  4. Retrieve information and generate a response 5 minutes
  5. Evaluate a RAG solution 5 minutes
  6. Exercise - Explore RAG 15 minutes
  7. Module assessment 5 minutes
  8. Summary 5 minutes

Skills you'll practise

Microsoft Foundry

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  • Counts toward Microsoft certification exams (AZ-900, AI-900, PL-300…).
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  • Completely free.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

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  • Mostly reading, not video.
  • Focused on Microsoft products.
  • Short (35 minutes): an overview, not deep coverage.

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